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Showcasing the work of artists chosen through a juried process by the Artisan Center of Virginia. Works on display will be from a variety of mediums and items will be available for purchase, a unique gift-giving opportunity for the holiday season. Information on the extensive state-wide Artisan Trail in Virginia will be available. The Artisans Center of Virginia develops and implements systems and strategies to improve economic outcomes for Virginia artisans and their communities while assisting them in promoting their local artisan culture.

OPENING RECEPTION
November 9, 2017
5:30-7:30PM
The Galleries are open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm.

An official Virginia Civil War Trail site, Cedar Hill Cemetery has long been an attraction for history buffs and even walking groups. The Suffolk Division of Tourism offers a guided stroll through the pleasant 32-acre cemetery, rich in history and natural beauty. The 90-minute daytime tour will offer unique insights into Suffolk’s heritage as tour goers traverse the cedar-lined terrain dotted with timeworn headstones. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot. Special rates are available for groups of 12 or more.

Come out for “Lunch with Santa” at the Northern Shores Recreation Center. Children ages 12 and under can participate in this holiday-filled event with a donation of one new, unwrapped toy per child that will be donated to a local charity. Adults wishing to have lunch can do so for $5 per person. Not only can children share their lists with Santa, they can also play games for fun prizes and take a free professional photo with Santa.

See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. Highlights of this windshield tour include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Constant’s Wharf, College Court and Suffolk’s Historic Lakeside neighborhood.

Join the Suffolk Division of Tourism at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Seaboard Station Railroad Museum for the first of their “Movies Under The Stars” Series. Cozy up for a FREE screening of the holiday classic The Polar Express, shown outside in the fresh evening air, right under the stars and the lights of the Suffolk Christmas tree! Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, and children are encouraged to dress in their pajamas! There will be hot cocoa and concessions available for purchase and the train station gift shop will be open for early holiday shopping. The Suffolk Public Library will also be on site with a Pop-Up Library. The Railroad Museum is located at 326 N. Main Street in historic downtown Suffolk. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Polar Express is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards a powerful magical train. What unfolds is an incredible adventure that follows a doubting boy taking an extraordinary ride to the North Pole. During the unbelievable ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that teaches him about friendship, bravery and the true meaning of Christmas, showing him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Featuring the vocal work of Tom Hanks, this movie is rated PG and has a running time of 100 minutes.
This event is sponsored by Suffolk Tourism. For more information, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757-514-4130, or VisitSuffolk@suffolkva.us. You may also visit us at www.VisitSuffolkVA.com or www.facebook.com/VisitSuffolkVa.